Find out how popular the last name Patano is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Patano.

Patano, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Patano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patano in America

Patano is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patano surname appeared 188 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Patano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patano to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Patano

The surname Patano has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "patanus," meaning "marshy" or "swampy," suggesting that the name originated from a location or area known for its wetlands.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Patano surname can be found in the historic town of Acerra, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. In a registry of land ownership from the year 1492, a certain Giovanni Patano is listed as a landowner in the area.

As the name spread throughout Italy over the centuries, various spellings emerged, including Patani, Patania, and Pattano. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Patano surname was Michelangelo Patano, a renowned painter and sculptor from Naples. His works can still be found adorning churches and palaces throughout the city, a testament to his artistic prowess.

Moving into the 17th century, the name Patano gained prominence in the realm of literature with the birth of Girolamo Patano in 1620. He was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

In the 18th century, the Patano family established themselves as influential landowners in the town of Pomigliano d'Arco, near Naples. Records show that a certain Antonio Patano (1725-1798) was a prominent figure in the local community, serving as a magistrate and overseeing various civic affairs.

As the centuries progressed, the Patano name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Patano (1845-1912) was a respected lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Throughout its rich history, the Patano surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from artists and intellectuals to landowners and public servants, each leaving their mark on the tapestry of Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patano

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Patano.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Patano was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Patano has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Patano was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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